Cousins is eligible for a contract extension this summer. But that's a tricky proposition as long as Cousins' maturity is a concern after run-ins with coaches, teammates, officials and a broadcaster in his first three seasons.

If not for those issues, offering Cousins a maximum contract would be close to a no-brainer.

Cousins' silence could be interpreted as a sign he wants to be traded, but that is not the case. He does not want to be traded.